ISST NEWS ISST NEWS ISST NEWS ISST NEWS "I am so grateful to be a part of such an awesome tour. Everyone goes out of their way to help Patti and make the tour a success. Over the years, I have met some of my closest friends who have helped trans- form me not only into the bowler, but the person I am today. You all have impacted my life. Thank you all so much for everything you do for the tour". Kayla Crawford Silvis, IL In This Issue • Next Level Bowlers Circuit • ISST Bowlers Make Team USA • President’s Note • Contact Us and more • 2014-15 End of Year Results • ISST Dress Code • Featured Bowlers • Get Involved... • Tour Shirt Designs www.isyl.org Patti Mauerman, Director, 25765 Eastpoint Rd., Tremont, IL 61568 309-369-3862 Illinois State Youth Leaders Newsletter August 2, 2015 NEXT LEVEL NEXT LEVEL NEXT LEVEL NEXT LEVEL BOWLERS CIRCUIT BOWLERS CIRCUIT BOWLERS CIRCUIT BOWLERS CIRCUIT For all the ISST alumni, parents of ISST bowlers and any adults who never had the op- portunity to experience this type of competition or atmosphere, we introduce to you, the Next Level Bowlers Circuit! Starting off slowly, the NLBC will be held in conjunction with the ISST tour stops once a month. We hope to get the word out this first year and grow enough to move it to its own day and weekend next year. This year we have started out with one scratch division but expect to add a Women’s’ Scratch and a Handicap Division next season. Format is a very competitive one with 6 games of qualifying. Top 6 bowlers in a division will move onto 6 games of match play with bonus pins for the win! Pin fall from qualifying carries over into match play. Another format that will be tested out when space allows, would be 4 qualifying games, cut to top 16 for double elimination matches. We also offer brackets for $5 and High Game Pots for $10. Prize fund will be paid on a 1:5 ratio, which means a minimum of 30 bowlers to get the top 6 in match play paid out. If the top female bowler this year does not make cut or receive a payout, she will be awarded $40 as the top female finisher. Check us out on Facebook, email [email protected]or call/text 309-369-3862. The NLBC is hoping that their events will bring awareness to those who have often won- dered “what is a sport shot”; remembrance to those who miss the competition; a sense of belonging to a “One of a Kind” family and continuation of the greatest sport ever! #LiveLoveBowl Upcoming Tour Stops • Aug. 16 - Fox Bowl, Wheaton • Sept. 6 - Landmark Lanes, Peoria • Sept. 27 - Arena Lanes, Oaklawn • Oct. 11 - King Pin Lanes, Springfield • Oct. 25 - Mardi Gras Lane, DeKalb To keep posted on events Illinois State Scholarship Tour Next Level Bowlers Circuit The Illinois State Scholarship Tour advanced 102 youth bowlers to compete in the Junior Gold Championships in Chicago, IL. Our bowlers had strong representation in the top 100 of each division throughout the tournament. When all was said and done, two ISST bowlers were awarded positions on Jr. Team USA. Congratulations to Julia Bond (Aurora, IL) for earning a spot for the third consecutive year. Also congratulations to Brandon Biondo (Carpentersville, IL) for earning spot on Jr. Team USA. 2016 Junior Gold Championships will be held in Indianapolis, IN. As always, you may attempt to qualify at any ISST Tour stop for an additional fee. For more info, contact Patti Mauerman at [email protected]or at 309-369-3862 Brandon Biondo ISST Bowlers Make Jr. Team USA
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ISST NEWSISST NEWSISST NEWSISST NEWS
"I am so grateful to be a part of such an awesome tour. Everyone goes out of their way to help Patti and make the tour a success. Over the years, I have met some of my closest friends who have helped trans-form me not only into the bowler, but the person I am today. You all have impacted my life. Thank you all so much for everything you do for the tour".
Illinois State Youth Leaders Newsletter August 2, 2015
NEXT LEVELNEXT LEVELNEXT LEVELNEXT LEVEL BOWLERS CIRCUITBOWLERS CIRCUITBOWLERS CIRCUITBOWLERS CIRCUIT
For all the ISST alumni, parents of ISST bowlers and any adults who never had the op-portunity to experience this type of competition or atmosphere, we introduce to you, the Next Level Bowlers Circuit!
Starting off slowly, the NLBC will be held in conjunction with the ISST tour stops once a month. We hope to get the word out this first year and grow enough to move it to its own day and weekend next year.
This year we have started out with one scratch division but expect to add a Women’s’ Scratch and a Handicap Division next season. Format is a very competitive one with 6 games of qualifying. Top 6 bowlers in a division will move onto 6 games of match play with bonus pins for the win! Pin fall from qualifying carries over into match play. Another format that will be tested out when space allows, would be 4 qualifying games, cut to top 16 for double elimination matches.
We also offer brackets for $5 and High Game Pots for $10. Prize fund will be paid on a 1:5 ratio, which means a minimum of 30 bowlers to get the top 6 in match play paid out. If the top female bowler this year does not make cut or receive a payout, she will be awarded $40 as the top female finisher.
Check us out on Facebook, email [email protected] or call/text 309-369-3862. The NLBC is hoping that their events will bring awareness to those who have often won-dered “what is a sport shot”; remembrance to those who miss the competition; a sense of belonging to a “One of a Kind” family and continuation of the greatest sport ever! #LiveLoveBowl Upcoming Tour Stops
• Aug. 16 - Fox Bowl, Wheaton
• Sept. 6 - Landmark Lanes, Peoria
• Sept. 27 - Arena Lanes, Oaklawn
• Oct. 11 - King Pin Lanes, Springfield
• Oct. 25 - Mardi Gras Lane, DeKalb
To keep posted on events
Illinois State Scholarship Tour
Next Level Bowlers Circuit
The Illinois State Scholarship Tour advanced 102 youth bowlers to compete in the Junior Gold Championships in Chicago, IL. Our bowlers had strong representation in the top 100 of each division throughout the tournament. When all was said and done, two ISST bowlers were awarded positions on Jr. Team USA.
Congratulations to Julia Bond (Aurora, IL) for earning a spot for the third consecutive year. Also congratulations to Brandon Biondo (Carpentersville, IL) for earning spot on Jr. Team USA.
2016 Junior Gold Championships will be held in Indianapolis, IN. As always, you may attempt to qualify at any ISST Tour stop for an additional fee.
For more info, contact Patti Mauerman at [email protected] or at 309-369-3862
Rule #16. Bowlers must be dressed in proper attire when checking in; a shirt with a butter-fly or mock collar and dress pants for both boys and girls. USBC youth jerseys will also be ac-ceptable. No hats, jeans of any type, skirts, skorts, shorts, spandex, yoga pants or t-shirts are allowed.
In the past, due to the heat in August, the first two events allowed bowlers to wear shorts, skirts and skorts. This is no longer acceptable due to concerns regarding styles and appropriate lengths. If you have any doubts about your clothing being acceptable, it is best not to wear it. You may bring the item to a tour stop and ask Patti if it is acceptable, then change later.
THIS RULE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED!
Veronica Dreyfus Brandon Biondo
Aurora, IL Roselle, IL
Age: 17
School: Waubonsie Valley High School
Home Center: Parkside Lanes
Division: Scratch Girls, ISST Average of
167.20
Sanctioned High Game/Series: 287/743
Started bowling at age: 13
When did you start bowling the ISST? 15
What is your favorite thing about the tour?
My favorite thing about the tour is being able
to learn about patterns and being able to ex-
perience them firsthand.
What kept you going through the hard
times? Knowing that I have a strong sup-
port group and no matter what or how I bowl,
I know they will be proud of me.
What advice would you give to someone
who’s just starting the ISST? It’s not sup-
posed to be easy! Don’t get upset if you don’t
shoot what you expect to and lastly, make new
friends! I’ve met some of the most amazing
people though ISST.
Who’s your biggest inspiration? My big-
gest inspiration is my cousin, she doesn’t
bowl, but she has overcome so much adversi-
ty.
How many times have you been to Jr.
Gold? 2
What is your positive take-away from Jr.
Gold? Accomplishing my goal of making it
to the second cut.
What is your negative take-away from Jr.
Gold? Only having 14 games instead of 15.
Overall, what has bowling done for you?
Bowling has given me an opportunity to bowl
in college and in high school. Lastly, it’s giv-
en me the chance to meet life long friends that
share the same passion that I do for the sport.
Featured Bowlers
Age: 18
School: Wichita State University
Home Center: Brunswick Zone Roselle
Division: Scratch Boys, ISST Average of
202.58
Sanctioned High Game/Series: 300/847
Started bowling at age: 3
When did you start bowling the ISST? 11
What is your favorite thing about the tour?
The various personalities that are all brought
together to participate in a sport we love.
What kept you going through the hard
times? Determination and motivation.
What advice would you give to someone
who’s just starting the ISST? Striking will
not win you this tournament, making spares is
the key to success.
Who’s your biggest inspiration? I would
say my parents trying to be as good as them.
How many times have you been to Jr.
Gold? 5
What is your positive take-away from Jr.
Gold? Awesome learning experience and a
lot of fun.
What is your negative take-away from Jr.
Gold? Some of the bowling alleys are really
hot. Bring a fan.
Overall, what has bowling done for you?
Bowling has defiantly changed my life. It has
kept me away from bad things that most high
school students come across.
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